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Overview
About Me
Originally from England, Trained as a mechanical and manufacturing engineer, during my free time i also undertook outdoor instructor courses. left England in 2015 spent 6 months in Canada working as an Outdoor Instructor at an outdoor centre/ children's summer camp.
Spent the last year in New Zealand based around Christchurch working as a Gardener.
Recently arrived in Australia.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I enjoy meeting new people and making friends all over the world. Couch surfing is an awesome way to meet people that you might not ordinarily meet.
Interests
I love being outdoors especially in the mountains. Qualified paddlesport instructor, reasonably experienced climber. spent 2 years training with the mountain rescue team in the UK.
- hiking
- canoeing
- kayaking
- mountaineering
- rock climbing
- mountains
- mountain biking
- ultimate frisbee
- frisbee
- ultimate
- mountain bike
Music, Movies, and Books
Book: I'm not a big reader, however the books by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt - Freakanomics/ Super Freakanomics etc i really enjoy
Music: Nothing Specific, if I like it I like it...
Movies: Finding Nemo, Fish are friends not food.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Leading three day canoe trips in Canada with groups of children, where we saw coyotes, moose, black bears etc.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach most outdoor activities - beyond my own personal level in some disciplines.
I'd love to learn a new language or any other random skills. I love learning new things.
Share- whatever I can, any skills that i've learnt. Random Facts. Helping with anything needed.
Countries I’ve Visited
Australia, Austria, Canada, France
Countries I’ve Lived In
Canada, New Zealand